The 8th Grade Recognition Committee is still looking to collect pictures ASAP from all of the current 8th graders. We are looking for a baby picture and a current picture of each student. Please submit a hard copy, 2"x3" in size, to Main Office to "Attention of Sherri Gartner."

Join us on the Welcoming Committee for the 2017-2018 school year! Our goal is to reach out to families who are new to the district, answer their questions, and ease their transition to the school and community. We connect new families with committee members who have children of similar ages, and we hold New Family Coffees once per month for those who are able to come. In addition, multilingual committee members are available to assist new families in their native language. We are preparing now for the new families who will be arriving this summer and fall. For more info or to join the committee, contact Jen Marsala atjenmarsala@verizon.net.

TEMS School Store Information-

Attention parents of 8th graders-If your student has money left on their school store debit account, please use it soon or contact
temsstore@gmail.com

to transfer it to a sibling, cash out or make a donation to the PTO. AND for returning parents...If you're looking for a way to volunteer at school and interact with the kids- Join the School Store staff! Only a 2 hour commitment, once a month. We're putting the schedule together now for next year. Please contact temsstore@gmail.com for more information. Volunteer clearances are a requirement to work at the store. More info

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Help...

Our final event of the year is the Teacher Appreciation Luncheonon their last day, June 16. We need lots and lots of help! If interested in helping out, please contact Mindy Sorber at minsorber21@hotmail.com.

What's Happening in School...

Kudos Korner-

Congratulations to the TEMS Lower Merion Math Tournament participants. The team of Andrew H., Andy M., David W. and Eriz Z. placed first and the team of Maya G., William H., Reese W. and Tommy C. placed fourth. TEMS competitors captured five of the top ten individual places. Top finishers were Tommy C., Andrew H., Andy M., David W. and Eric Z. The enthusiasm was fantastic!

Aloha 8th Graders!

The 8th grade TE/VF Dance will be this Friday, June 2nd from 7:30-10:00 pm. It will be held in the cafeteria at Conestoga High School. The theme for the dance is Hawaiian Luau. Girls should wear a sundress, skirt, romper or dressy short. Guys should wear a collared shirt with nice pants or shorts. Tickets for this dance are on sale now for $5 each and can be purchased in the mornings by the circle window or during 8th grade lunch in the cafeteria.

TEMS Impact Testing-

Impact Testing for 6
th grade students interested in playing a sport next year will be held on Tuesday, June 6th and Wednesday, June 7th from 2:30-3:30pm in the school library. If you have a 7th grader that has not taken an Impact Test but will be interested in participating in a sport next year they are also welcome.

News from the Nurse for next year-

Important Medical Information for Next School Year-

Student entering 7th grade in September 2017

The Pennsylvania Department of health requires all children entering 7th grade to have the following:

1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria , acellular pertussis (Tdap) - if 5 years has elapsed since last tetanus immunization

1 dose meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV)

If the school nurse does not have documentation of your child receiving one or more of these immunizations, you will receive a notification letter in the fall.

Remember, this information is required before your child begins Grade 7 in September.

Notice for Current 6th Grade Students -Dental Health Requirements-
The Public School Code of Pennsylvania requires all children in grades 7 to have a dental examination. Examinations completed by a family dentist within one year prior to the start of the school year are accepted for the required proof of such care. The required dental form can be reached at the school district web site under Student Health Services.

Thank you for your assistance in meeting this state mandate.

Notice to 5th Grade Parents-

Physical Exam Requirement-The Pennsylvania School Act requires that all students in grade six receive a medical examination. Please have your physician either give you a copy of the exam with immunization update

or they can complete a district physical exam form. If your child will be getting their examination

AFTER September, please call the school nurse to inform her. Copies of the form can be downloaded from the TESD web site under
Student Health Services.